Cardiorespiratory Effects of Wildfire Smoke Persist for Months
Exposure to lingering fine particulate matter (PM2.5) was associated with increased hospitalization risks for most cardiorespiratory diseases.
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Cardiorespiratory Effects of Wildfire Smoke Persist for Months
Exposure to lingering fine particulate matter (PM2.5) was associated with increased hospitalization risks for most cardiorespiratory diseases.
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Methane Gas Leaks Contribute to Air Pollution
Gas leaks in one state have measurable impacts on neighboring states with gas leaks in Texas raising levels of PM2.5 in neighboring states like Oklahoma and Louisiana.
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Area Deprivation Index May Inaccurately Measure Neighborhood Health
Researchers compared Area Deprivation Index (ADI) to Healthy Places Index (HPI) in order to assess neighborhood disadvantage as a predictor of in-hospital mortality among sepsis patients.
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Maternal Air Pollution Exposure Worsens Asthma Severity for Offspring
A mother’s exposure to air pollution during pregnancy can increase asthma severity and create lasting epigenetic changes in the lungs and immune response of offspring, according to a mouse study presented at the ATS 2025.
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Climate Change Increases Sleep Apnea Severity
Under the most likely climate change scenarios, the societal burden of obstructive sleep apnea is expected to double in most countries over the next 75 years.
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Inhaled Microplastics Inhibit Key Immune Cell in the Lungs
Microplastics suppress pulmonary macrophages, a type of white blood cell found in the lungs that are critical to the immune system.
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‘State of the Air’ Report: Nearly Half of Americans Breathe Polluted Air
The American Lung Association’s 2025 “State of the Air” report reveals that 156 million Americans are exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollution.
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2023 Canadian Wildfire Smoke Trapped Air Toxicants in New York City Skies
Smoke from June 2023 Canadian wildfires cooled New York City by about 3°C and trapped pollutants that severely degraded air quality and spurred emergency visits for asthma and respiratory issues.
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Infant Exposure to Higher Ozone Levels Tied to Child Asthma, Wheeze
Children exposed to higher levels of ozone in their first two years of life were significantly more likely to be diagnosed with asthma or wheezing at ages 4-6.
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Global Warming Can Lead to Inflammation in Human Airways
Dry air caused by global warming may exacerbate airway dehydration, increasing the risk of inflammation-related conditions like asthma and chronic cough.
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Air Pollution Tied to Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
Greater exposure to long-term air pollution was linked with increased risks for venous thromboembolism — blood clots that can occur in deep veins.
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Air Pollution Drives Hospital Admissions for Lower Respiratory Infections
Men, people over 65, and those diagnosed with hypertension are the most vulnerable population groups.
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Air Quality Index Falls Short in Gauging Wildfire Smoke Risks, Pulmonologists Say
The Air Quality Index may not capture all toxic pollutants from wildfire smoke, leading to potential underestimation of health risks.
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Air Pollution Exposure Linked to Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers established a robust association between exposure to benzene, a prevalent airborne volatile organic compound, and insulin resistance.
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‘Forever Chemicals’ in Water Linked to Rare Cancers, Including Respiratory
Counties where drinking water surpassed the recommended maximum levels of PFAS had a higher incidence of respiratory, digestive, endocrine, and mouth and throat cancers.
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Limited Air Conditioning Access Increases Health Risks from Wildfire Smoke
Researchers report a 22% higher risk of respiratory-related emergency visits in communities with low air conditioning availability during California’s wildfire seasons.
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Wildfire Smoke in Los Angeles Brings Hazardous Air Quality and Health Risks
As wildfire smoke blankets Los Angeles, a UCLA Health pulmonologist offers residents tips to stay safe.
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Cedars-Sinai Prepares for Respiratory Cases Linked to LA Wildfires
Cedars-Sinai pulmonologists are increasing clinic availability to support patients with respiratory conditions exacerbated by wildfire smoke in Los Angeles County.
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Airborne Microplastics Linked to Lung and Colon Cancers
Researchers from UC San Francisco have uncovered evidence that microplastics in the air—shed from tires and degrading garbage—could be linked to serious health risks, including lung and colon cancers.
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Wildfire Smoke Linked to Surge in Lung and Heart Medical Visits
Wildfire smoke from Canadian fires in June 2023 led to a 20% rise in medical visits for lung and heart conditions in Maryland.
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US Schools with Higher Air Toxic Risks Have More Disabled Minority Students
An EPA study reveals that public schools with the highest air toxic exposure risks have disproportionately higher numbers of disabled, Hispanic, Latino, and Asian students.
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High Temperatures Aggravate Sleep Apnea
Elevated temperatures were found to increase apnea events and reduce oxygen levels in patients with OSA on the same night, with effects disappearing the following day.
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Santa Cruz County Bans Cigarette Filters
The board of supervisors of Santa Cruz County, Calif, finalized its approval of a ban on the sale of filtered cigarettes and cigars.
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Long-Term Air Pollution Exposure Increases Respiratory Hospitalizations
Also, researchers link traffic-related air pollution to asthmatic patients developing COPD.
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